By Maggie Krafts The old adage “keep it simple” is very good advice, especially for first time fundraisers. The most successful clubs and groups have learned to offer only 1 or 2 products. Any more than that, and you may end up with half cases or unsold portions. The success of your fund raising project…
By Jim Berigan It’s a feeling I’m sure many of you have had. That sinking sensation in your stomach when you know you’ve got to hit up your co-workers for cash to support your child’s school fundraising project. We’ve all been there. You hate to impose on the people you work with, but the school…
This is a creative fundraising project for kids of all ages. Use plain paper bags of any size to create pieces of art by simply placing a leaf beneath the paper with the veins facing upwards, and use colorful crayons to make leaf rubbings all over the surface. Other natural objects such as maple seeds (called samaras), or…
Creating and selling pretty necklaces and bracelets is a perfect fundraising project for a crafty group. Seek donations of beads and charms, organizer boxes and other supplies. Then purchase the remainder of what you may need – bought on sale if possible. Jewelry-making design books abound at the library and there is a plethora of…
This is an easy fundraiser using materials from the craft store. Have volunteers create a flyer promoting their offer to make the handprints of children at school, nursery school, or in the church congregation. Quick-set plaster in a shallow tin container and extra hands are the basic needs of this creative fundraising project. Take orders…
